Half Day Tour of Sintra from Lisbon

One of the most fascinating day trips from Lisbon is Sintra, a lovely Portuguese town situated in the pine-covered hills of the Serra de Sintra. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sintra is known for its historic mansions, lush scenery and one of the most impressive Moorish castles in the world, the Sintra Pena Palace. The Palácio Nacional da Pena, featuring a vividly painted exterior in yellow, purple and red colours was the home of the Portuguese Royal family and is the prime attraction of the region.

After visiting the palace, your Sintra guided tour will allow you free time to explore the atmospheric historic center of the town. Then you will move on to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe to admire the wide-angle panorama from the windswept cliffs, standing 140 meters above the Atlantic Ocean. The Sintra day tour will proceed towards Lisbon through Cascais, a seaside coastal resort town with a royal and historic past when the Portuguese Royal Family used it as their summer residence.

One of the things to do in Sintra is to visit Praia do Guincho, a wonderful beach known for surfing and dramatic scenery. There will also be an opportunity to stop at Boca do Inferno (Hell's Mouth) to see a scenic cliff formation. Before reaching Lisbon, there will be a scheduled halt at Estoril to experience the ambiance of the famous casino and garden.